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GREETING

In succeeding pages we exhibit as a guide to our friends, illustrations of

Northern Log Cabins, the product of an organization of specialists in log work. Floor

plans, dimensions and detail are arbitrary: we build any sort of cabin to order to meet

the particular requirements or to fulfill the ideals of that "perfect" cabin you have had

in mind so long.

We do not build makeshifts or imitation log cabins. In our experience nothing

is so appropriate, so durable, so comfortable in both winter and summer for the woods

dwelling as a well built log oabin. No frame structure can approach it in attractiveness

if properly made. With these facts in mind, we have striven to make every structure

a masterpieoe of our woodmen's skill with the axe, saw and adz.

We are, therefore, less conoerned in the marketing of building material than

we are in making this skilled service available to you. To you that harbor that insa-

tiable craving for action with rod and gun in your north woods stamping ground, we

express our sympathy and understanding. We express it more clearly in our cabins.

As oomfortable as old clothes, as neat as a new car, they satisfy your soul.

Our policy is simply this: Every oabin must be a good one -

an unsolicited advertisement of our workmanship.

Cordially yours
THE NORTHERN LOG CABIN CO.
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CONSTRICTION OP NORTHERN CABINS.

MATERIAL

All of our log cabins are
such as pine f balsam, cedar, spruce
logs are peeled to insure seasoning
selected, so that when the building
logs in it 8 make-up.
built of straight f even tapering, sound softwoods,
and tamarack. Unless otherwise specified, all
and durability. In each cabin even sized logs are
is completed there are no ill fitting or odd sized

In the vertical types, we ordinarily use eight foot logs in the walls, and
correspondingly shorter ones in the gables and porch railings. For vertical type cabins
6 W to 8 n logs are used.

In the horizontal type cabins, using logs laid one on top of each other
we use timbers 6 to 10" in top diameter, depending upon the size of the cabin. In all
cases, however, each wall is made up of even sized logs, varying very little in taper and
appearance.

CHIHKINS :

Our cabins are carefully built. The logs are set as closely together as the
material will permit. Very little chinking is required. Where very large logs are de-
sired, we use a metal mesh lath which is nailed in the inter-space as a base for plaster
or cement.

On vertioal types we recommend and use oakum for chinking, covering it on both
the inner and outer walls with strips of quarter round. The latter may be stained to
harmonize or contrast with the logs. In the smaller cottages where horizontally laid logs
are used, oakum and quarter round are to be preferred.

We employ the Finnish method of grooving and peaking the logs thru-out their
entire length when this class of construction is desired . In this method the top of each
log is trimmed to a sharp apex, the bottom of the next upper log is grooved to fit ti#itly
over this apex, forming, when packed with oakum, an almost water tight junction. An
example of this construction is illustrated in n The Sand Lake Club-House" pictured in one
of the following pages.

CORNER CONSTRUCTION :

In the horizontal types we use two methods of corner fitting: The square mortise
and the round notch. In the latter we let the logs project beyond the notch about 6 or 8
inches to give the necessary rustio effect desirable in a log cabin. The ends are trimmed
to a plumbed vertioal line so that all ends are exactly even.
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FOUNDATION :

With each cabin we provide necessary ground posts of large oedar. In specifying
the type of oabin you are interested in make sure that you note in your inquiry blank the
depth of top soil on which your cabin is to be ereoted, as well as the distance above the
ground you wish the floor line to be.

For construction on site, where the customer does not arrange to erect his own
foundation with looal labor, we will put in foundations with our own experienced employees.

FIREPLACES AND r STOHB WORK ;

We constantly maintain a force of experienced stoneworkers capable of doing

this sort of work. In ready made pabins, prices do not include stone and plaster work.
Prices submitted for Jobs on site, however, inolude all stone work, erection, ground
clearing, staining, painting and finishing.

WINDOWS, DOORS. SCREENS . etc. .

In the inquiry blank on the last page, you will find blank spaces for specifica
tions to cover all points and details of the cabin you wish to build. Unless otherwise
specified, our windows and doors, door frames, etc., are of a good grade of white pine,
susceptible to painting.

LUMBER ;

For roofing and base flooring for double floors, we use No. 1 planed matched
hemlock. In single floors, we furnish 1" top dressed matched fir. Trim, quarter round
etc, we furnish in white pine. Hardwood floors furnished if desired.
ROOFING

We will furnish any type of roofing desired. We recommend a three ply slate
covered green or red paper, or if something more elaborate is desired, slate covered
shingles or White Cedar shingles. Malti colored or so called autumn leaf roofing and
shingles are the last word in attractiveness.

STAINING:

For construction on site, we of course do all the necessary staining and painting.
For log cabins the light browns, greens, and light oaks, or natural stains are the most
popular. Linseed oil on barked logs gives about the best effect attainable. Some owners
go farther and varnish the interiors, using no stain or coloring.
In ready made oottages we will supply at your option any oolor desired in sulfide
quantities to cover all woodwork
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NORTHERN READY MADE CABINS.

Our ready made cabins and cottages are real locr cabins. Uqine- qAiPP+»a +-t m T,«>.,,
(peeled unless otherwise specified by the customer) we
the doors and windows, screens, etc. but we do not
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instructions for each cabin in detail accompany each shipment.

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CONSTRUCTION ON SITE :

The larger cabins, we prefer to erect on site, shipping

in timber from this noint
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A neat cabin that has proved very

popular as a summer cottage for the
small family, as well as a much sought
retreat for a group of hunters or fish-
ermen. Comfortable in summer or winter.
Provided with a storage space formed by
the gable and ceiling of the porch.
Made up in sizes to suit customer. Shipped
ready made or constructed on site.
See page 8 for other floor plans.
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ing ground —
that cool woods retreat where the trout pools are always potent in
summer; where on frosty autumn mornings the crack of powder blends with the whirr of
the grouses flight or the whistle of mallard wings; where in November you can let your
whiskers grow until at last some early morning on Buck Ridge you "connect" with the
grandfather of them all — that buck with the "rocking chair" horns. Cooking that no
hostelry can imitate — flapjacks with maple sirup, bacon and coffee, hot biscuits and
venison steak —
a session of poker in the evening with a crackling fire in the fire-
place — an unmodified review of the days adventures — you know . The cabin where
memories are made.

Made in sizes to suit the customer. Equipped with screened logged-in porch, fall
log walls, well lighted. Shipped ready made or constructed on site.
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eating and living parts of the structure* An ideal camp for a party of Izaak Walt one
or a group of out door enthusiasts. The experienced woods-goer will appreciate the
large living room, as well as the fact that most parties are made up of people with
varying ideas of the time to rise and breakfast* The segregated kitchen effectively
shuts off all noise, heat and objectionable odors from the living section of the camp.
 A cabin that some of you have been looking for. Equipped with four bedrooms, two
screened porches, an extra large living room and a great stone fireplace, this cabin
is particularly suitable for the two family groups or small club.
Cool and spacious in summer, it may be made attractive for winter outings by glass-
ing-in the porches and equipping it with suitable heating apparatus.
Constructed on site. Prices on application.
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Kiddie Cabins: Playhouses for Young Americans.

Built of seasoned peeled logs, stained and varnished in natural wood color
inside and out. These are built of real logs to stand rough treatment. Built
of durahle pine, cedar or spruce and tamarack thejrwill not rot or mildew.

Windows swing up and fasten at the top. Roof and floor of substantial lum-
ber. Three ply roofing in re<£ or green slate. Windows and doors of white pine,
painted in clear white. Weight 800 Shipped K.D. or set up. Freight prepaid to
within 500 miles of factory. Size 5 x 4 wide x 7 long inside.
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Other sizes and types built to order.

Prices on application.
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ADDRESS

SHIPPING POINT

1 I am interested the type log cabin,

2 I prefer (vertical or horizontal) .- laid logs,

3 I desire a room cabin with . ... or without porch.

4 I should want screen porches

5 Window Screens

6 Door Screens

7 I should want a kitchen size ft ft

8 I should 'want a bedroom size ft ft

9 I should want bedrooms size ft ft

10 I should want a living room

11 I should want a dining room

12 I should want a dining and kitchen combined size ft ft

13 I should want a floor as follows:

14 I prefer shingles, roofing paper, slate covered

three ply felt, printed shingled, color blended
roll paper or shingles, or slate covered asphalt
shinglea
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15 Do you prefer stained or unstained logs

16 What color (send a sample from any color chart)

17 What type of corner construction do you prefer . ... square

mortised, f dovetailed) or round nbtched with end projec-
tions

18 Do you want a fireplace .

19 Do you want a foundation

20 Do you want basement sized

21 Do you want a single floor

Do you want a hardwood floor

22 Porch flooring to be single, double or hardwood

23 Have you suitable logs available on site ...

24 Is the ground cleared for building

25 Do you want a. *••*.*•• type) to be shipped ready made

or constructed on site

26 State the type of cabin you wish to have made to order

giving fall details.

Inquiry Ho. Estimate by_

Date

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